One of the most striking features of our world is the continuous cycle of day and night. Almost all living organisms, ...

Here we demonstrated that the circadian rhythm of SCN electrophysiological activity showed two distinct peaks when slices were cut in the horizontal plane. In horizontal slices, a morning peak ...

These rhythms are orchestrated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the hypothalamus and involve a network of genes, including CLOCK and BMAL1, that influence metabolism, immune responses ...

We can't talk about morning sunlight and improved sleep hygiene without first addressing our circadian rhythm. This is the ...

The SCN receives direct input from your eyes about ... This is why maintaining consistent daily routines helps reinforce healthy circadian rhythms and the hormonal patterns that depend on them.

"The SCN is considered our central clock and plays a crucial role ... For example, depending on the rhythm of the heart’s clock, the heart muscle may be particularly efficient at pumping blood during ...

These rhythms are orchestrated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the hypothalamus and involve a network of genes, including CLOCK and BMAL1, that influence metabolism, immune responses ...

With World Health Day (7 April) around the corner, experts are raising concerns about an increased public health crisis that ...

The 'master clock' is in the hypothalamus of your brain and helps determine the circadian rhythm. Where it's located is called the suprachiasmatic nucleus [SCN] and it sends signals to other ...

"This early morning cortisol peak, controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), helps us wake up and feel alert ... "Without this morning light exposure, cortisol rhythms can become disrupted, ...